by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman
October 15, 2025
The step present shed gentle onto the expertise and heritage of LSU’s Divine 9 organizations.
Divine 9 members of Louisiana State College introduced the tradition to their establishment with their annual Homecoming step present.
The cohort of Black Greek Letter Organizations has made its mark on campus with this time-honored custom. On this yr’s showcase, eight fraternities and sororities carried out for the audiences, displaying LSU this ingredient of Black collegiate tradition.
LSU’s Nationwide Panhellenic Council introduced the present to life on the faculty’s Union Theater Oct. 10. Collaborating teams competed for a money prize and bragging rights till subsequent homecoming season. Past profitable, the step present honors LSU’s Black collegiate neighborhood.
“It’s an enormous illustration of Black tradition, particularly in faculty,” shared Ryan Rice, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, to the LSU Reveille. “It shows the variety at LSU, reveals the historic legacy of the Divine 9 and highlights simply how massive and impactful our neighborhood is, as all 9 organizations that make up the Nationwide Panhellenic Council are lively on LSU’s campus.”
Utilizing the themes of their organizations, every group performs a skit whereas stepping to the beat of common and traditional hits. From Glorilla’s “Let Her Prepare dinner” to Trill Household’s “Wipe Me Down,” every competitor introduced the laughs and expertise to the stage. Many additionally contact on popular culture moments, such because the college’s Omega Psi Phi chapter and their profitable efficiency, which took inspiration from the 2025 movie Sinners.
Step reveals stay an integral a part of the Divine 9 expertise, additionally featured at many HBCUs. As an expression of unity, creativity, and heritage, step reveals are a technique to bridge the overarching Black Greek neighborhood with their total campuses.
Performing on the step present feels extra necessary than ever to LSU’s Divine 9 neighborhood, particularly at a time the place the celebration of range lies in jeopardy. Because the crackdown on DEI continues throughout all ranges of schooling, the varsity’s continued upliftment of this cultural custom does greater than interact audiences, however remind them why they have to proceed forth.
This yr’s competitors at LSU noticed the Ques and the Deltas take house the crowns. Nonetheless, what additionally reigns is a vibrant showcase of neighborhood and tradition that seeks to dwell on on the Baton Rouge establishment.
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